Pollute (Verb)
Meaning
Make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The release of toxic chemicals polluted the air and water in the surrounding area.
- The burning of fossil fuels continues to pollute the atmosphere with greenhouse gases.
- The reckless use of pesticides has polluted the soil, posing serious health risks to nearby residents.
- The oil spill polluted a large portion of the ocean, devastating marine life.
- Industrial waste from the factory polluted the nearby river, causing damage to aquatic ecosystems.